LenDale White | Running Back

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Broncos released RB LenDale White.

White had been in and out of practice with numerous nagging injuries, which is common for players trying to come back from torn Achilles' tendons. The 45th overall pick in the 2006 draft, White's career has bottomed out as an injury-plagued running back unable to outlast undrafted rookies like C.J. Gable and Brandon Minor. White hasn't played a snap since Week 17 of 2009. Tue, Aug 16, 2011 12:02:00 PM

LenDale White (Achilles) has participated in some of the Broncos' player-organized workouts this offseason, but not at full speed.

Good news for White, but he remains very unlikely to be a part of the Broncos' 2011 plans. There's a good chance he will never be the same after rupturing his right Achilles last August. Sat, Jun 11, 2011 01:17:00 PM

LenDale White is now running, eight months after surgery to repair his ruptured right Achilles' tendon.

White is still not ready for "explosive" drills, though. He was roster fodder last summer, prior to the injury, so it's hard to like his chances of contributing in 2011. We're not aware of any NFL running back successfully recapturing pre-injury form in the case of a ruptured Achilles. The new Broncos regime figures cut ties as soon as the lockout is lifted. Thu, May 12, 2011 06:18:00 PM

White will want to compare notes with new Broncos back Andre Brown, who underwent the procedure while with the Giants last summer. In the past, an Achilles' tear has essentially ended a running back's career. Tue, Sep 7, 2010 04:53:00 PM

Depth Charts

Siemian injured his shoulder in Week 15. It's the same shoulder he had operated on last offseason, but it's a different injury. Per NBC Denver, he is dealing with a "damaged posterior capsule. Although Siemian's quarterback guru Gary Kubiak is taking on a larger role in the Broncos' front office, he's unlikely to be a legitimate contender for starting duties in 2018, the final year of his rookie contract.

Taylor was thought to need surgery on both hips, but he is only expected to need one side repaired. He will likely still be brought back as an exclusive rights free agent, but he could end up missing the entire offseason program. Taylor caught 13 passes for 142 yards this season.